2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2008 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot. 2007 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Pilot | 2008 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
